Secured in the stocks, this poor middle-aged man suffers the stinging
blows of the flogging broom. The use of the word "Stinging" is almost
ridiculous. The agony of the dozens of metal strands ripping into
his exposed back must have been beyond description.... And after the lashes
are done, this man will face even more punishments... notice the brazier
of coals and irons in the background...